One of the challenging problems for surface mining operation optimization is choosing the
optimal truck and loader fleet. We refer to this problem as the equipment selection problem …

The mining industry contributes significantly to the health of the worlds' economy. Indeed,
the total annual revenue generated by the industry worldwide has exceeded $500 billion US …

This paper presents a review on selection problem of material handling equipment (MHE)
and general equipment used in industry area. The issue on MHE is widely paid attention …

The present study aims to propose new strategies based on mixed-integer non-linear
programming (MINLP) models for the equipment sizing (ES) problem to verify the overall …

We propose, implement, and test two approaches for dispatching trucks in an open-pit
mining operation. The first approach relies on a nonlinear optimization model that …

Bisnis pertambangan batubara saat ini dihadapkan pada berbagai tantangan seperti
kebijakan pembatasan ekspor, peningkatan nilai tambah produk, dan penurunan harga …

In a transportation fleet in open-pit mines, the match factor is defined between loading and
dum** vehicles. This factor helps in indicating the number of vehicles that depend on …

Loading and hauling of ore and waste are the key operations of an opencast coal mine and
entail a high operational cost. The productivity of a mine can be increased by reducing the …

Truck haulage is responsible for a majority of cost in a surface mining operation. Diesel fuel,
which is costly and has a significant environmental footprint, is used as a source of energy …

Equipment selection is a key strategic decision in the design of a material handling system,
because an improper one will lead to operational problems and unnecessary investment …